A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2537918 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2539307 epoch_slot_no: 12107 block_no: 2537799 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1749 time: 2019-05-04 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48dd18a1082e01735ed3e8c5905f1a5d896e740aa5817990e7065d5df6d2bf5eBlock Operator
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